Missing Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian found dead in vehicle, what has daughter Brooklyn said?
Two days after going missing, Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian has been found dead.
Republican state Oklahoma senate candidate Barry Christian has been found dead in a vehicle only two days after he went missing. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has shared a statement which reads: “On April 30. 2026 the Sayre Police Department requested the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to investigate a missing person.
“On April 29, the Sayre Police Department received a report regarding 54-year old Barry Christian, who was last seen on April 28 in Sayre, Oklahoma.
On the morning of April 30, around 9:45a.m, Christian’s vehicle was discovered by Beckham County deputies in the Sandy Sanders Wildife’s Management Area, just south of Erick, Oklahoma.
“As OSBI special agents processed the scene, they discovered a body inside the vehicle, who was positively identified as Christian. It was determined that Christian was an Oklahoma State Senate candidate.
“Christian was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine his cause and manner of death.
“This is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact the OSBI tip line at 1-800-522-8017 or [email protected].
“The OSBI appreciates the Sayre Police Department, Beckham County Sheriff's Office, Elk City Fire Department, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their continued assistance with this investigation.”
In a statement, Barry Christian’s daughter Brooklyn told News 9 that “Please pray for our family and friends. Our world is upside down right now. We are still not sure of everything that happened, so please act with grace and treat my dad’s legacy with dignity. We’re extremely grateful for everyone who assisted in the search efforts, and all of the media outlets that shared his information. I know there will be lots of people devastated by his passing.”
Five days ago Barry Christian took to Facebook and wrote: “Join us for a spirited community gathering at the Mangum Oklahoma Rattlesnake Festival, where neighbors, families, and local supporters come together to celebrate wildlife, culture, and the enduring spirit of District 38. Our State Senate candidate for District 38 invites you to a friendly meet-and-greet to discuss issues that matter most to our community. Wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation to rural economy and public safety.”
Barry Christian was running in the Republican primary for District 38 of the Oklahoma State Senate. After Barry Christian’s death, Joe Buchanan, a fellow candidate, took to Facebook and wrote: “Carol and I are devastated to hear about Barry Christian’s passing. We are keeping his family and friends in our prayers, and hope our community can come together after this horrible tragedy.”